I have started to do full circles on the bike at Physio which feels like a big accomplishment in week three of my Physio schedule. I was introduced to the “CUP” today and it was another not so friendly recovery apparatus. But I’m told it will help with all that scar tissue, fun stuff. The cuts are healing well and are a bit red from all the work-out they get but once again I’m told this is normal. I can finally flex my leg backward past 90 degrees which also feels like a big goal achieved in week three. Wednesday of this week I go to see my Doctor for my two week appointment and hope to have the brace off sooner than later because I prefer walking without it on.

My Physiotherapist tells me that the incision made by the doctor is very well done. Halleluiah to that!!! I have started to put a Vitamin E cream and oil on the operated area to assist in the healing and regeneration of the skin. Learning to walk all over again is interesting. The white bandage strips are finally all off (More like picked off by my Physiotherapist!).

Mr. Lobo = Gavin Lobo

So nine days after the ACL surgery I had my first post-op appointment with my Doctor and the Fracture clinic at Toronto Western. Overall they were happy with the healing of my cuts and the reduction in swelling around my knee and ankle. The doctor wants me off my crutches and walking as soon as possible.

I have a referral to a Physiotherapist and need to get that booked and set-up for September. The pain still exists and the Doc says it could be various things causing it (I think it’s the screws they have drilled into my tibia and femur to secure the tendon!).

The highlight of the appointment was the removal of my staples – I saw stars even though I had taken two pain killers a hour before. I have never seen a Nurse laugh that much as she was taking staples out… I guess I was saying something to her that was fun or she was just laughing at my weak pain threshold!

People you asked and I never fail to provide – ok fine I always fail to provide but in this instance I came through – The first pictures of my operated knee are out. The local newspaper was willing to pay big bucks for them but I had to go direct to “print” to satisfy you my loyal following.

Yes it does look like someone wrote “HO” on my knee but rest assured it’s “OH” for Ogilvy Harris the name of my doctor. He does that on the body part that needs to be operated on so that they don’t go all “testicular” by mistake and you wake up with your family jewels missing.

Things that may not be surprising to you but sure were to me:

-Even though you bag has a huge ass tag that says its going to Toronto it can land up in Orlando, Florida

-When you arrive at Terminal C or B at Chicago Airport they only have Departure and Arrival screen information for United Flights! What the hell happened to the Star Alliance?

-When you do get to Terminal 1 or 2 they have screens that look like shit and provide a user interface that just plain sucks

-It’s a given that Star Alliance planes are normally 2 to 3 hours late (Why, why did I try and run on a torn ACL???)

-The Star Alliance does not have one 1-800/1-866 number that you can reach to re-book or re-schedule your flight

-Star Alliance partners do not book your gate pass and or confirm your seat on partners within the Star Alliance (i.e. the United desk could not confirm or book my Air Canada connecting flight)

-Anyone who wants their baggage and flights to not get lost and/or get into some serious flight delays should fly out of any airport other that Chicago!

-The Star Alliance from y observance is put in place to make the airlines life easier not YOURS

-If Air Canada looses your baggage they will not compensate you (i.e. Additional Aeroplan points, airfare discounts, etc…) if you live at the destination you arrived at and have a permanent address in that location

-Air Canada uses a courier service that calls you at 2 in the afternoon to tell you they have your bag and will arrive to deliver it anywhere from the next hour to 12 midnight that same day

Have any surprising information you would like to share about your Star Alliance trip leave me a message.

Mr. Lobo

So the MRI is in and our suspicions were confirmed my ACL is partially torn. Wooo Hooo! For me – no not really So I wait for the “specialist” to get back to my family doctor with next steps. Next steps could be a simple scope procedure or possibly an operation to rectify the ACL. I am told the specialist will take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks to get back to us with his recommendation – WOW! Physiotherapy has help a lot and most if not all the swelling has finally subsided. Though I am not sure if its going to help much further given that I know the ACL is torn and needs repair. Anyone aware of a really go sports physio (accredited) location in Toronto please feel free to leave me the details.

Cheers
Mr. Lobo